Our coffee and conversation on Positive Discipline and Redirection in the home went very well. I hope it was very informative for those parents who could attend. Knowing how to use and apply positive discipline with your child, versus using some form of punishment and reward system, can open up ...
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School News
Visit with Nature
Our class just had an amazing visit to the Great Valley Nature Center, an experience that jolted every sense we have. Sensory saunter is what we called this field trip. Although it was drizzly, it didn't stop us from having fun and enjoying what the park had to offer.
Our guide was so animated ...
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Our Trip to the Great Valley Nature Center
I want to thank all of the volunteer drivers for helping to transport our students to the Nature Center. Although the weather was a little damp and drippy, the children really enjoyed using their sensory tools to discover the Fall season. The children had an opportunity to walked all over the ...
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Our Special Visitor for Pope Francis
We want to give Mrs. Aaron a big hug and a warm thank you for sharing with us about Pope Francis. The students spent some time working with the geography maps locating all of the areas in which Pope Francis has traveled in his lifetime. We talked about all the many special issues that Pope Francis ...
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One Morning about the Pope
Last weekend was a blessed one for all of us in Philadelphia. Pope Francis spearheaded the World Meeting of Families that garnered the participation of millions of visitors from around the world. It was truly a joyous event!
Prior to his arrival, Mrs. Grainer and Mrs. Diffendal came to our ...
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Welcome Back!
I would like to welcome old and new students back in our classroom. Phasing in last week was a great success. I'm happy to announce that everybody came back reinvigorated and refreshed. Everybody is excited to work and they are all looking forward to show what they have been doing to their ...
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Welcome Back To A New School Year
I would like to welcome all of you to a new and exciting school year. Your children are all very unique and special and I look forward to guiding them through their early years in a Montessori primary class here at Valley Forge Kinder House.
For those of you who do not yet know me, let me give ...
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First Day of School in the Elementary!
Today was the first day of school in the Elementary class, and all 22 students eagerly enjoyed getting to know new friends and experiencing fun lessons. I presented the lesson, "God Who Has No Hands" to the group. This story gives students an idea of how the Universe began, in both a ...
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